Our People

Our people work to ensure that we are delivering the Department's key priorities.

Our structure is current as at 1 November 2023.

Our Secretary

Millie Clery is the Secretary of the Department of Christmas Affairs, a role she shares with Clayton Smith.

Clayton Smith is the Secretary of the Department of Christmas Affairs, a role he shares with Millie Clery.

Assistant Secretary, Grinch Containment

Emerson Englander
is the Assistant Secretary for Grich Containment.


Grich Containment is supported by:

Julius P. Edwards (Opi)
Director for Grich Containment.

  • Debra Don - Manager, Northern Hemisphere
  • Elizabeth Tetley - Manager, Southern Hemisphere
  • Carrie Warner - Support Officer
  • CJ Lewis - Support Officer
  • Jackson Mallen - Support Officer

Assistant Secretary, Reindeer Logistics

Lorin Unger is the Assistant Secretary for Reindeer Logistics.


Reindeer Logistics is supported by:

Alexandra Heemskerk
Director for Reindeer Logistics.

  • Frank Kronawetter - Manager, Northern Hemisphere
  • Samantha B - Manager, Southern Hemisphere
  • Chiara Edwards - Support Officer
  • Douglas Hall Forbes - Support Officer
  • Sniffy - Support Officer

Assistant Secretary, Elven Resources

Stephanie Widler
is the Assistant Secretary for Elven Resources.


Elven Resources is supported by:

Lyn Spens
Director for Elven Resources.

  • Isabelle Hart - Manager, Northern Hemisphere
  • Sparrow Blackwood - Manager, Southern Hemisphere
  • Meagan Jenkins - Support Officer
  • Riley Mallen - Support Officer

Assistant Secretary, Milk and Cookies Quality Assurance

Matthew de La Bruere
is the Assistant Secretary for Milk and Cookies Quality Assurance.


Milk and Cookies Quality Assurance is supported by:

Hanna Cetkovic
Director for Milk and Cookies Quality Assurance.

  • Kevin B Tomblin - Manager, Northern Hemisphere
  • Sabina - Manager, Southern Hemisphere
  • The Grand Panjandrum himself, with the little round button at top - Support Officer
  • S.S. Fogle - Support Officer

Assistant Secretary, Christmas Experience

Stacey Sparkle-Toes
is the Assistant Secretary for Christmas Experience.


Christmas Experience is supported by:

Fiona MacPherson
Director for Christmas Experience.

  • Jessica C. Hale - Manager, Northern Hemisphere
  • Jon Pitzer - Manager, Southern Hemisphere
  • Sarah Dixon - Support Officer
  • Dennis Layton - Support Officer
  • Mandy Tinson - Support Officer

Assistant Secretary, Christmas Compliance

Phoebe Kringle-Beaumont
is the Assistant Secretary for Christmas Compliance.


Christmas Compliance is supported by:

Jodi Ingham
Director for Christmas Compliance.

  • Shivonne - Manager, Northern Hemisphere
  • Kristin Eldridge - Manager, Southern Hemisphere
  • Siska L Frederick - Support Officer
  • Dalene Bloom - Support Officer

Assistant Secretary, Naughty Rehabilitation

Pamela Victoria
is the Assistant Secretary for Naughty Rehabilitation.


Naughty Rehabilitation is supported by:

Jessica Rusten
Director for Naughty Rehabilitation.

  • Phantom - Manager, Northern Hemisphere
  • Bev Ward - Manager, Southern Hemisphere
  • Datta P - Support Officer
  • Michelle Lewis - Support Officer

Assistant Secretary, Gift Complaints

Berceuse Bindle
is the Assistant Secretary for Gift Complaints.


Gift Complaints is supported by:

Nicole
Director for Gift Complaints.

  • Meryl McCay - Manager, Northern Hemisphere
  • Richard Koiak - Manager, Southern Hemisphere
  • Lisa 'Blitzen' Bramich - Support Officer
  • Ameya Karvir - Support Officer

Assistant Secretary, Christmas Wish Fulfillment

Beth Francis
is the Assistant Secretary for Christmas Wish Fulfillment.


Christmas Wish Fulfillment is supported by:

Laurel lyon
Director for Christmas Wish Fulfillment.

  • Elyse K. Davis - Manager, Northern Hemisphere
  • Christina Reed - Manager, Southern Hemisphere
  • Amanda Terry - Support Officer
  • Rachel - Support Officer